St. Olaf College | Human Resources

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Human Resources Department:

Jess is an Economics Major with an emphasis in Finance and Nordic Studies. Her dream is to become a Sr. Accountant and a CFO, in her early years of profession. She will be attending International Summer School at University of Oslo this summer and hopes to work abroad for a few years after college. One of the things she likes about St. Olaf is how someone will hold a door for you just because. A few of her hobbies include playing golf, games, and croquet.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the following new St. Olaf employees:

Janet McGrath, Music Library, Library Associate
John J. Giannini, Biology Department, Web Manager
LaTanya Caldwell, Gear Up, Tutor
Enoch Blazis, Advancement, Sr. Director of Development
Kimberley Fradgley, Library, Library Associate
Deb Juenke, Business Office, Accounts Payable Associate

Each spring, a number of faculty and staff have children that graduate from high school and college. Children age 19 and older, who are covered on the college's Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plan, will lose coverage at the end of the month that they cease to be full time students. Please let the Human Resources Office know if you have a child who will be in this situation. We are required by law to notify these students of their right to have an individual policy on the St. Olaf plan under the Cobra provisions. We are also available to assist you in learning about other options for coverage.

Spring newsletter is now available. It includes featured topics on brain fitness, "Freecycyling", helping children build self esteem, and how to save money and help the environment. To access the newsletter click here.

We have created a new library for your convenience to access information. You will find newsletters from EAP, Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other HR related information. Click here to be directed to the New HR Library.

This is a reminder to those offices who are planning to hire a current student or graduating senior to do summer work or finish a research project. All of these students must be hired as temporary employees. You will need to fill out a Summer Employment Agreement. Please contact the Office of Human Resources to complete the summer hire process.

Performance Evaluations for all full and part-time staff employees are due on or before April 30th. Please visit the Appraisal Process link for evaluation forms and other useful preparation tools for both employees and supervisors.

Some helpful performance evaluation tips:

Set date and reserve enough time for a thorough discussion.
Meet in quiet setting
Prepare ahead of time
Provide honest feedback
Focus on the future (skill development, goals, improvements,etc.)

Years of Service Honorees

The following employees were recently honored for years of service milestones reached between January 1, 2008-December 31, 2008. Congratulations and we send a big thank you to this year’s honorees:

Fifty Years
Wesley Pearson, Chemistry Department

Forty Years
Howard Thorsheim, Psychology Department

Thirty-Five Years
William Poehlmann, Religion Department
Gary Stansell, Religion Department

Thirty Years
Mark Gelle, Treasurer’s Office
John Sunderland, Facilities
Michael Sjulstad, IIT
B.J. Johnson, Music Organizations
Wendell Arneson, Art and Art History
Mary Cisar, Registrar's Office & Romance Languages
Gary Miessler, Chemistry Department
Paul Niemisto, Music Department
Margaret O'Leary, Norwegian Department

Twenty-Five Years
Pat Smith, Center for Experiential Learning
Roberta Lembke, IIT
Grace Schroeder Scott, Principal Gifts Office
John Ferguson, Music Department
Sigrid Johnson, Music Department
Margaret Ojala, Art and Art History

Twenty Years
Shelley Silkey, Facilities
Jean Thomas, Advancement Data Services
Roseanne Galegher, International/Off-Campus Study
Nancy Peterson, Advancement Data Services
Michael Wille, Facilities
Shawn Paulson, Political Science Department
Peter Sandberg, Facilities
Lois Stratmoen, IIT
Helen Stellmaker, International/Off-Campus Study
Jody Greenslade, Treasurer's Office
Paul Mullenmeister, Facilities
Diane Strom, Admissions Office
Linda Kuchinka, Business Office
Diana Postlethwaite, English Department
Gwendolyn Barnes-Karol, Romance Languages
J. Laurel Carrington, History Department
David Carter, Music Department
J. Patrick Dale, Political Science Department
Gary DeKrey, History Department
John Giannini, Biology Department
Richard Goedde, Economics Department
Dana Gross, Psychology Department
Daniel Hofrenning, Political Science Department
Charles Huff, Psychology Department
DeAne Lagerquist, Religion Department
Sheryl Saterstrom, Dance Department
Gary Wicks, Exercise Science Department
Paul Wojick, Economics Department
Bob Hauck, Exercise Science Department

Fifteen Years
Jennie Moberg , IIT
Debra Fleming, Government/Foundation Relation
Sandra Boudreau, Human Resources
Janice Manning, Exercise Science Department
Eric Cole, Biology Department
Phyllis Hyland Larson, Asian Studies
William Sonnega, Theatre
Kathy Glampe, SSS

Ten Years
Katharine Ruby, Financial Aid Office
Carolyn Nitz, Alumni & Parent Relations
Nancy Stuckmayer, Buntrock Commons
Larry Paul, Facilities
Ann (Annie) Docken, Telecommunications
Jenny Howenstine, Admissions Office
Jill Ewald, Art and Art History
Dennis Bengtson, Exercise Science Department
Michelle Johnson, Health Service
Cleo Ann Granneman, English Department
Heidi Quiram, Alumni & Parent Relations
Kathy Granquist, Registrar's Office
Joan Olson, Education Department
Ann Moriarity, Facilities
Larry Kiesler, Facilities
Richard Johnson, Exercise Science Department
Jennifer Bader, Dance Department
Dona Freeman, Theatre
Mary Beth Kuehn, Nursing Department
Michael Swift, Biology Department

Campus Conduct Hotline

You can access information regarding this useful benefit here

As always, we welcome any comments, questions or concerns.

Roger Loftus, Lora Steil, Kristy Sybilrud, Sandy Boudreau, and Roxanne Sandoval.